Monday, June 10, 2013

Pencil Holder Upgrade

I enjoyed an updated pencil organizer this year.  It was fairly simple to make.  I found the containers at Target last summer.  First I covered them with scrapbook paper.  Then I glued them together.  I drew the words, found some appropriate graphics, and Mod Podged them on.  There you have it.  



Now I'll be looking forward to using this little guy next year. Everyone has been raving about them.  It's about time I figure out why! :)
(My new pencil sharpener that will hopefully last more than a year to two.)
Thanks Tara from 4th Grade Frolics for letting me link up!


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16 comments:

  1. Heather TemskeJune 10, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Cute pencil cups. I used them last year and it worked out pretty well. Have fun with your new sharpener.

    Heather
    room 4 imagination

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    1. TammyJune 10, 2013 at 7:26 PM

      Heather, thank you for commenting. I've definitely enjoyed my new pencil organizer so far.

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  2. LaurieJune 10, 2013 at 8:22 AM

    OhhHhh, let me know how it works. I've been eyeing it for awhile now. I've gone through 2 pencil sharpeners this year (yikes!) and have been using the office one.

    Laurie
    First Grade Lyons' Den

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    1. TammyJune 10, 2013 at 7:28 PM

      Laurie, I sure hope this one works like everyone says it will. The electronic ones kind of stink, huh?

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  3. Gina S.June 10, 2013 at 8:33 AM

    It is the best pencil sharpener you will ever use. I was skeptical at first because who really wants to hand crank sharpen pencils?! But it is fantastic! I don't let my students use it though. I trained one student on it and she was the official sharpener.
    Gina
    Third Grade Tidbits

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    1. TammyJune 10, 2013 at 7:29 PM

      Gina, sounds like I've made a good investment. Thanks for the great review!

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  4. Kimberley MoranJune 10, 2013 at 8:46 AM

    It's the best pencil sharpener ever. I bought one for each of my kid's teachers this year.

    Kimberley
    First in Maine

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    1. TammyJune 10, 2013 at 7:30 PM

      Kimberley, how sweet of you to buy them for your kids' teachers. They must be good then.

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  5. Brandee GreenJune 10, 2013 at 11:59 AM

    Yay for the new sharpener! Mine is on the way!
    Brandee @ Creating Lifelong Learners

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    1. TammyJune 10, 2013 at 7:31 PM

      Brandee, I'm glad to hear you'll get to enjoy one too!

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  6. LoriJune 10, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    Super cute pencil holders! I have heard great things about that pencil sharpener. :)
    Lori
    Conversations in Literacy

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    1. TammyJune 10, 2013 at 7:32 PM

      Lori, I'm surprised you don't have one of these sharpeners yet. :)

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  7. Sara at schoolJune 11, 2013 at 5:35 PM

    Those are cute. I used a veggie can covered in scrap paper, but I think I'll need to redo it because it got lots of pencil marks on it.
    Looks nice!
    Sara

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    1. TammyJune 11, 2013 at 8:24 PM

      Sara, thanks so much. Little people and their pencils can be tough on such things.

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  8. Lyn GoffJune 12, 2013 at 3:44 AM

    Tammy, your lettering is amazing. I was just thinking about you the other day when I was trying to use my "best handwriting" for a special card. I think I may have to go back to your purple and green letters myself.:)
    Lyn

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    1. TammyJune 12, 2013 at 7:11 AM

      Lyn, that makes me laugh. I'm haunting your handwriting thoughts. :)

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